Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Preston County
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (FEMA DR-4331, severe storm) was declared on August 18, 2017, and FEMA lists Preston County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of July 28, 2017 to July 29, 2017. Storm damage often takes out power and roofs before it takes out equipment, and a commercial kitchen without power could cook from a mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental with its own range, griddle, and ovens. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed. Facilities near Bruceton Mills face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4331, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Hurricane Sandy (FEMA DR-4093, hurricane) was declared on November 27, 2012, and FEMA lists Preston County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of October 29, 2012 to November 8, 2012. Wind, surge, and long power loss can close a commercial kitchen for days, and a facility could keep the cooking line, range, and ovens running and serve meals onsite from a mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental while repairs run. Add a dishwashing trailer rental for the dish room, and a refrigerated trailer rental if the walk-in fails.
Source: FEMA disaster 4093, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.